Based on photos, John had Schaller strap locks installed on all of his guitars. These are widely regarded as one of the best strap lock designs, offering reliability at a reasonable price.
To install the Schaller strap locks, John obviosly had to remove the original vintage strap pins from his guitars and replace them with the ones provided by Schaller. Interestingly, original ’60s strap buttons can sell for at least $150, depending on their condition—which is surprising given they’re just small metal pieces. This highlights how much of the value and fame of ’60s Stratocasters is tied to their rarity and collectability rather than purely their superior quality over modern Strats.
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